Ray v. Industrial Accident Commission

Petitioner seeks review of an award of the Industrial Accident Commission granting respondent-employee Wolgamott additional compensation by reason of the alleged serious and willful misconduct of the petitioner-employer under the provisions of Labor Code, section 4553.

The facts show that on February 16, 1954, Wolgamott, while operating an unguarded table saw sustained an injury admittedly arising out of and in the course of his employment. On January 31, 1955, after negotiation with the respondent insurance carrier, Wolgamott entered into a “Compromise and Release” of claim for the sum of…